The art of reusing

Your community in brief

November 7, 2008

Tavares Elementary School first-grader Kevin Brown and his teacher, Debbie Urbon, show a recycling poster he created to Lake County commissioners this week. Kevin and other students were on hand when commissioners proclaimed Nov. 15 as Lake County Recycles Day. First-graders shared posters they made showing various items that can be recycled. In addition to its residential recycling program, the county provides recycling services to 10 cities and towns, 35 schools and 20 businesses. The Lake County Department of Environmental Utilities accepts newspapers, cardboard, magazines, plastic beverage containers, clear, brown and green glass, aluminum beverage cans, steel cans and household batteries. For information, call 352-343-3776 or go to lakecountyfl.gov, keyword: recycle.